Question

Grant is making hot dogs for a picnic. Hot dogs come in packages of 8. Hot dog buns come in packages of 12. What is the least number of packages of hot dogs and packages of hot dog buns, can Grant buy so that he has the same number of servings of each?

Answer 1

3 hot dogs and 2 buns

Explanation:

Multiply hot dogs until you get a multiple of 12 for this the lowest common multiple is 24

Answer 2

6 hot dog packages and 4 hot dog buns packages.

Explanation:

12 x 4 = 48

8 x 6 = 48